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MSP286. Weird Science: Lego, Bionic Legs and Buildings That Grow
40 mins·11:00, 12 Jul 2024
MSP286. Weird Science: Lego, Bionic Legs and Buildings That Grow
40 mins
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11:00, 12 Jul 2024
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Guest: Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop
Join hosts Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage for a fascinating journey through the latest in weird and wonderful scientific breakthroughs. In this episode, we explore:
• Bionic legs with neural interfaces that are changing lives and blurring the line between human and machine
• Fish-friendly hydropower turbines that could revolutionize renewable energy
• Why night owls might just be smarter than early birds (sorry, morning people!)
• How Lego is becoming an unexpected hero in scientific research labs worldwide
• The future of "self-shaping" wooden buildings that twist and form themselves
From MIT's cutting-edge prosthetics to DIY lab equipment made from children's toys, this episode is packed with mind-bending innovations that sound like science fiction but are quickly becoming reality.
Presenter: Richard Bradbury
Producer: Richard Bradbury
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